: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially
: one that does not chime
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the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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The timepiece comes in a 41 mm Oystersteel case with a white lacquer dial and Jubilee bracelet.
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
While mechanical timepieces and movements decreased in both scales, the electronic category showed a mixed picture.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
By utilizing the latest technology and materials to produce a distinctive contribution to the global haute horlogerie narrative, Hublot and Samuel Ross have created a third successful timepiece.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Today, high-end timepieces are ubiquitous symbols of luxury and quality.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
While mechanical timepieces and movements decreased in both scales, the electronic category showed a mixed picture.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
By utilizing the latest technology and materials to produce a distinctive contribution to the global haute horlogerie narrative, Hublot and Samuel Ross have created a third successful timepiece.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Today, high-end timepieces are ubiquitous symbols of luxury and quality.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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